Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Linear
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
italienisches Raigras
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
raigrás italiano
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
azevém
In Polish
winobluszcz
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Lolium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Italian Ryegrass doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse and Italian Ryegrass has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Italian Ryegrass season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Virginia Creeper and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.